Precision Fabricator

Charter Automotive; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match & profit分享

Life insurance & disability coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing is seeking a Precision Fabricator to build, repair, and tune vibratory feeder bowls and related tooling. You will work from engineering drawings to fabricate stainless and carbon steel components, perform precision welding, and assemble complete feeding systems.

The role requires strong mechanical skills, CAD familiarity, and the ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues. Join a family-owned metals manufacturing group with a focus on continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fabrication, machining, tooling, bowl making, or related.
• Experience with TIG welding, precision fabrication, and custom metalworking – stainless steel and carbon steel.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• High school diploma or equivalent required, or the willingness to obtain a GED.
• Technical degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent skilled trades experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency using precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, modify, and repair vibratory feeder bowls, tracks, escapements, and associated tooling.
• Build custom stainless steel and carbon steel assemblies from engineering drawings, sketches, and specifications.
• Perform precision TIG, MIG, and other welding processes as required.
• Fit, grind, polish, and finish fabricated components to meet functional and cosmetic requirements.
• Assemble and test mechanical feeding systems and automation components.
• Operate manual and CNC machining equipment including mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses.
• Manufacture custom tooling, fixtures, brackets, and machine components.
• Perform precision measurements using calipers, micrometers, indicators, height gauges, and other inspection equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Tune vibratory feeder bowls and part feeding systems to achieve required feed rates, orientation, and performance.
• Diagnose and correct part flow issues, jams, wear conditions, and feeding inconsistencies.
• Modify tooling and bowl features to improve throughput, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Conduct functional testing and validation of completed systems.
• Repair and rebuild existing bowl feeders and automation tooling.
• Evaluate worn or damaged components and determine repair or replacement requirements.
• Support maintenance and production teams with troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Maintain tooling and fabrication equipment in safe working condition.
• Recommend design modifications to improve manufacturability, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Automation, Production, and Maintenance teams on new and existing projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve feeder performance, reduce downtime, and increase efficiency.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities.

Skills

5+ years experience

TIG welding

Blueprints reading

Mechanical troubleshooting

Precision measuring

Independent worker

Stainless & carbon steel

Metalworking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or apprenticeship

Tools

CAD drawings

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE

The Precision Fabricator builds, modifies, repairs, and troubleshoots custom part feeding systems, tooling, and precision-fabricated components. This role uses advanced fabrication, welding, machining, and mechanical skills to ensure equipment consistently meets required part orientation, flow, quality, and performance standards. The Precision Fabricator works closely with Engineering, Automation, Production, and Maintenance to solve complex mechanical challenges, improve equipment reliability, and support safe and efficient operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of fabrication, machining, tooling, bowl making, or related.
• Demonstrated experience with TIG welding, precision fabrication, and custom metalworking – stainless steel and carbon steel.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• High school diploma or equivalent required, or the willingness to obtain a GED.
• Technical degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent skilled trades experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency using precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience building or tuning vibratory feeder bowls and automated part feeding systems.
• Toolmaker, Die Maker, Precision Fabricator, Machine Builder, or Automation Technician background.
• Experience with stainless steel fabrication and polishing.
• Knowledge of automation systems, sensors, pneumatics, and basic controls.
• Familiarity with CAD drawings and manufacturing design concepts.
• Welding certifications preferred.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

Fabrication & Assembly

• Fabricate, modify, and repair vibratory feeder bowls, tracks, escapements, and associated tooling.
• Build custom stainless steel and carbon steel assemblies from engineering drawings, sketches, and specifications.
• Perform precision TIG, MIG, and other welding processes as required.
• Fit, grind, polish, and finish fabricated components to meet functional and cosmetic requirements.
• Assemble and test mechanical feeding systems and automation components.

Machining & Tooling

• Operate manual and CNC machining equipment including mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses.
• Manufacture custom tooling, fixtures, brackets, and machine components.
• Perform precision measurements using calipers, micrometers, indicators, height gauges, and other inspection equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.

Bowl Tuning & Troubleshooting

• Tune vibratory feeder bowls and part feeding systems to achieve required feed rates, orientation, and performance.
• Diagnose and correct part flow issues, jams, wear conditions, and feeding inconsistencies.
• Modify tooling and bowl features to improve throughput, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Conduct functional testing and validation of completed systems.

Maintenance & Repair

• Repair and rebuild existing bowl feeders and automation tooling.
• Evaluate worn or damaged components and determine repair or replacement requirements.
• Support maintenance and production teams with troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Maintain tooling and fabrication equipment in safe working condition.

Continuous Improvement

• Recommend design modifications to improve manufacturability, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Automation, Production, and Maintenance teams on new and existing projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve feeder performance, reduce downtime, and increase efficiency.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Ability to work with hand tools, fabrication equipment, and welding machinery.
• Visual acuity sufficient for precision fabrication and inspection work.

BENEFITS

• We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing.
• Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).

OUR STORY

Charter Manufacturing is a family-owned group of diversified metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936 and headquartered in Mequon, Wis. Our will to grow drives our success. It is fueled by a team of respected and dedicated employees committed to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family.

WE ARE INVESTED IN YOU

When you work at Charter Manufacturing you’re part of a four-generation family business. That means, you’re not just an employee, you’re one of our family members. We believe in mutual trust. Employees are respected and empowered to explore new and better ways to impact the success of the company. Employees, at every level, are valued for their motivation to deliver the best products and service. We are in this together.

Charter has a thriving team environment. Part of being a family means we collaborate, learn, thrive and benefit – together. We are committed to your future. The forward thinking and enthusiasm from our team drives us to create resources and opportunities for employees to learn, develop and create their own future. We celebrate you. We are successful because of our employees — and their great work doesn’t go unnoticed. We recognize and reward our employees for their contributions.

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